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Garden mum and Threadleaf coreopsis: growing conditions and wildlife benefits.

COMMON CHOICE Garden mum Chrysanthemum × morifolium	NATIVE ALTERNATIVE Threadleaf coreopsis Coreopsis verticillata
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Native range
Garden hybrid of Chinese species	Southeastern United StatesSee state guides
Sunlight
Full sun	Full sun
Soil moisture
Moist, well-drained soil	Dry soil / Average moisture
Mature height
1–3 ft	2½–3 ft
Mature spread
1–2 ft	1½–2 ft
USDA hardiness zones
5–9	3–9
Season of interest
Fall	Summer
Garden & wildlife value
Flowers can attract butterflies.	Fine-textured foliage carries nectar-rich yellow flowers for butterflies, followed by seeds for songbirds.
Growing notes
Forms a flowering mound. Cultivars vary widely in flower shape, color, and winter survival.	Works in lean, well-drained soil; check cultivar height and keep it out of soggy beds.
Growing information	Growing information Native range: Native Plant Trust

Sizes describe the species; individual cultivars can differ.